Buyer F/M

Buyer role is responsible for buying goods/ services cross locations (mills, factories or offices). It is responsible for executing procurement tactical tasks according to strategy while ensuring high quality master data management.

The position will be located in our Kunheim site.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Manage risk and lead negotiations for all local categories across locations, using appropriate e-sourcing tools and techniques.
• Ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place in accordance to procurement policies and procedures.
• Align with requester on missing specification and clarify user requirements relating to free-text requests (one-time purchases)
• Support Business Partnering to drive continuous improvement through cost saving projects, organize trials, implementing supplier changes and tracking savings.
• Identify suppliers as per the category instructions (preferred supplier list) and execute quick RFQ.
• Ensure compliance with Essity procedures, purchasing policy and financial instructions.
• Ensure high quality of Vendor Master Data and ensure an up-to-date source list (Contract/ Catalog /Purchase Info Records) for local suppliers

Who You Are

• You have a University Degree or equivalent in Business Administration or Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years experience within a sourcing role.
• You must understand the purchasing process and to be familiar with purchasing terminology.
• You are fluent English and French.
• Competent in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• SAP Experience is desirable.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong customer service focus.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and caring Work Environment | Empowerment | Job Impact | Work with a Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning and Development | Health & Safety | Social Responsibility | Innovation

Together, we are improving lives, every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Application End Date

22 Mar 2022